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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
A DARING HOLD-UP.
A L one Hlghwayman Interviews a
Couple of Mail Hacks.

The driver OF the mail hack which runs
between this city and fredericksburg,
upon his arriya' Saturday morning, I'M
folded tale of woe that was absolutely
shocking. 1t was nothing more or less
than that, on the trip to this place, he had
been beset by a lone hghwayman,
end of a big pistol, in other
words made him stand and deliver. The
stages on the line pass each other at
Dripping Springs, about twenty-five
miles from this city. The robbery Oc-
ccurred about two and a half miles from
that place, and was accomplished by one
man. The up-going stage was first tack
led and the driver bound and gagged,
after which the mail-pouches were cut
and rifled. Fortunately there were no
registered packages in the mail, and con-
sequently, it is not believed that much of
sum of money was obtained. When the
down stage came along, the lonesome
stranger presented his festive six shooter,
which called a halt on the part of the dri-
yer, and for the second time Uncle Sans
mail sacks were interviewed. One regis
tered pouch was overlooked entirely, but
inasmuch as nothing came in from Blanco,
it is supposed that the pouch from that
place was cut and taken away. The
amount of money secured is not known,
as it is difficult to determine what was in
the registered letters until the sending
Offices are heard from. The robber was a
tall, heavy built individual, went at his
work Systematically and coolly, wasted no
words on the drivers, and, when he had
finished his job, mounted his horse and
rode off, telling the drivers that they had
his permission to proceed on their trip.
1t is not necessary to say that they pro-
Inl
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
Living Witnesses.

Ask any one who has used DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets as to their
merits. They will tell you that pin pies,
blotches and eruptions disappear; that
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
Farmers Interstate Convention.

Mr.. G. w. Macune, member of the ex
ecutive committee for Texas, of the Inter
state Farmers convention, to be held at
Atlanta, furnishes the following informa-
ton, which is important:
Notice to Texas Delegation to Inter state Conven-
ton of Farmers to meet in Atlanta, Ga, August
10, next.
Hotel arrangements have been made for
fifty Texas delegates, at the Grant house.
at the reduced rates of $3.50 per day,
provided gentlemen can bear to be little
crowded. The house is centrally located
and near the opera house, where the con
vention will meet. 1t has a large reading
room, which will answer for delegation
meeting room. G. w. MAcUNE,
Committee for Texas,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
The First Bale.

The first bale of new cotton for the
season was brought in Thursday by Mr.
Robert Beck, well to do German farmer
living near Red Rock, Bastrop county. If
the bale made any stir among the Austin
cotton men the echo didn't get around to
where anybody could hear it. Indeed, if
Mr.. Beck succeeded in selling his bale the
fact has not been made known and the
price has not been given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

m a ual labor;
and he carries out
his convictions by
working industri-
ously every day,
not for himself,
but for his needy
neighbors. In the
winter he lives
in Moscow, but
spends his sum
ners on his estate
near the village Of
Yasnaya Polyana,
in the province of
Tula His ho1Sa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

The annual reunion of the survivors of
Parsons Texas Cavalry brigade will be
held at Temple on the 10th and 11th of
this month. Special rates will be made to all
old soldiers and to visitors who desire to
attend the reunion. Among the distin-
guished visitors will be numbered Gov
ernor Ross, who has already accepted an
invitation to be present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
QUEER COUNT ToLSToI.
he Celebrated Russian Noble and His
Theories.
Especial Correspondence


New YORK, July 24.-Count Tolstoi, the
celebrated Russian novelist, by many pro-
nounced the first Of living novelists, has be-
come figure of special interest in this coun-
try because of his religious philosophy, which
is related to the teachings of certain meta
physicians who are interpreting the Christ
principles in new and attractive dress. He
is better known here by his book my Re
ligion," or as it is entitled by some publishers
"What Believe" than by his novels. He
himself cares but little for his stories, the
most Of which were written before he de-
yeloped the religious theories which have
made him so noted.
The count is wealthy noble, who looks
like an ideal Russian mujhik, and believes
in a return to simplicity in living. He works
in the fields and lives on terms of perfect
equality with the peasant He believes that
every brain worker should put in two or
three hours of each day in some kind Of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

DR.: Bragg, Homeopathic Physician
and Surgeon. Compound oxygen. Office
and home treatment for the cure of con
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma,
dyspepsia, blood and nervous diseases.
Hours: 10 a. IN. TO ~ M, and to p. m.
919 Congress avenue, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

La Champagne, the new steamer which
has beaten the record from Havre to New
York by making the run in Z days, IA
hours and 36 minutes, was beached by her
captain on her first trip, to avoid sinking.
The fast run was her second trip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
DYSPEPSIA

Makes the lives of many people miserable,
and often leads to lf-destruction. We
know of no remedy for dyspepsia more
successful than Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
acts gently, yet surely and efficiently,
tones the stomach and other organs, re.
moves the faint feeling, creates good APP
petite, cures headache and refreshes the
burdened mind. Give Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla fair trial. 1t will do you good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

"That peddler must have very good
bananas" remarked Merritt. 81 guess I'll
90 over and get some" What makes you
think they are goodH" asked Cobwigger
Because" returned Merritt, 81 see the
policeman samples them every time he
passes."- Judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

Presence of Mind-Editor, "What was
that awful crash in the composing room
just now?" Foreman, Sure, all our for
eign news has fallen into 'pi.'" Editor,
'Pick it up and head it List of Members
of the New Hungarian Parliament y
Lin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

In the Furniture Line-Two Bohemians
at cafe: "What's happened to you, old
chaps Did you get situationf" "Oh,
I've left journalism and gone into trade.
I'm now in the furniture business" "And
have you sold anYf' "Yes-my own"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

my dear" said the elegant Mr.. Smooth
emdown TO his wife, "why this unprece-
denied delay in the preparation of the
matutinal refreshmentY" "You old fool,
You, if you mean why breakfast amt
ready, it's because you was too lazy to git
up and split the wood detroit Free
pracS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castor,a
When she was Child she cried for Castorio
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
ADVICE to M0thnrS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. Ii
soothes the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for children. 25c. bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
WEAK, UNDEVELOPED PARTS
Ofthe cody ENLARGED aud sren gthened Full particu-
lars eent sealed free FRlt NFn.CO RUFFAL0.NY
Employer Ito new clerk)-"Didn't Sc,

Employer Ito new clerk -"Didn't sec
you coming out of billiard saloon last
nightY' "New clerk frightened -"Ye-yes,
sir Employer - You play billiards,
then" New clerk-"Ye-yes, SIR" En-
ployer-"Well, after we close up I'll go
around and play you game for the
drinks, Im something of player my
self."--New York Sun"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
EDUCATIONAL.
AUGUSTA 4 FEMALE \ SEMINARY
STANTON, VA.
MISS MARY j. BALDWIN, PRINCIPAL.


Unsurpassed location, buildings, grounds and
appointments. Full corps of teachers. Unriyalled
advantages In Music, Languages, ElocutiOn, Art,
Bookkeeping and Physical Culture.
Board, &c, &c, with full English Course, $3.50
for the entire Session of months.
For full particulars apply to the Principal for
Catalogue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
Parsons Brigade.

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's eye water. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

A. FAULKNER, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
p. j. LAWLESS, Union Ticket Agent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

Remit Austin P registered
press-Sampe copies free application.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

We have cut the prices ON
Lace Curtains just exactly i'll
half for this week.
At 75ca pairweare showing
Lace Curtains worth $50.
At $1apairwe are showing
some extremely nice Lace
Curtains worth = a pair.
At $50 we are showing
some extra long Lace Cur.
tains worth s. pair
AT soc You can get your
choice of oW entire lime Of
Fancy Tldies.
At 124c.-A few pieces left
of Powered Lace Scrim which
wo formerly sold at poe a yd
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

To Vie Editor OF The Woo iNAminer
10 the question: in reference to
myself propounded in your Issue Of
today / answer that do not object to
"workiug in harness with Jack Evans
for political purpose 20 long H. that
political purpose" j. All amendment
of-tatc policy in regard to the liquor
trahc.
And again: DO not know nor
DO believe that lt--(prohibition) j.
bound to be- wtony bound to, be an
oppression 10 the Whitee and y fraud
upon the black. IL JA,h thinks it,"
My Dcar Barlow commend to your
candid consideration this sentiment
of Judge Evans uttered i'm his speech
ut the court house the other day. He
-nii in substance. Fellow citizens:
ThIs Is not party i.suc. 1t is rs far
above the party politics OF today ~
the highest peak of the mountain is
above the mole hill
bolive that, every word Of It.
Don't you
Again, answCr me this: II Judge
Evans is tryir g now to break mp the
democratic party, Is Or. Arch Coch-
ron working to save 1t
II. H. GURLEY.
In the above our serene friend
Gurley makes admissions which we
are anxious to put on record. Captain
Gurlcy has more confidence In the
purity OF Jacks political purpose,
than most other men VITO went with
him through tie old reconstruction
DAYS
The thought expressed by Judg,
Evans and which Captain Gurley
commend- SO strongly. as TO the non
partOlan character OF the campaign j,
very noble, but then we never can be
made 10 believe that Jack was sincere
in il. jack never had "A purpose il
lie nearer his heart than the purpos,
Gao break up the democratic party
No. Dear Davis, We don't believe
single word ot h..
70 the last intcrrogatory We reply
Dr. Arch Cochran was never identi
fed with the bloody wing of tn,
republican party led by Davis an,
Evans Or Co. Irau occupied u posi-
lion much as did Judge Leland here
lie was identified only with the con
seryntiye wing OF the republican
party and thirstcd tor no mans bloc,
~ Evans did. There was never
more radical and bloodthirsty repub
lican rcconstructionist than Evans
snd never n tairer man in the republi
can marty than Cochran. Dost SCI
the difference, Davis We do.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

We are oVerstocked in fans
and must unload at whatever
price We can get for them.
At So each 1000 folding
fans, worth Toe and l5c each.
At Zoe each: 500 folding
fans, new style, which We sold
at % and 2jc each.
At l5c each; Some remark.
ably nice fans that most any.
one would think cheap at 25c.
AT 25c each Some choice
novelty fans for which We
used to ask SOC
At soc each; We are show
ing fans that formerly brought
1jc. 81 and SL25.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

Nota few OF the citizens OF Waco
have recently become greatly excited
over the astounding facts, that several
OF their friends who had been pro-
nouuc,d by their physicians rs men
rablc ana beyond all hope sutlerin-
with that dreaded monster Cousump-
ton have been completely cured 10y
Or Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, the only remedy that does
positively cure all throat aud lung
diseases, coughs, colds. asthma and
bronchitis. Trial bottles free nj
Castle ~ Morrison's drug store, large
bottles 81
koko soap viii wash in hard water
only five cents cake at W A. VIII
hanson ~ Co.'S.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

n good game of bah was played
yesterday afternoon 10y san ger Bros
two nincs--ore under Pat Massey as
captain, and the other under Ed. or
chard The score was to IN favor
of the MASSEY nine,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

Stop in Mt Daughtry's ice cream
saloon on Austin avenue and refresh
yourself You will not regret few
moments stop there.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21
Levine Bros Levine B

business il was decided To call another
meeting at the same place this even
Ing at $50 O'Clock, to which every body
is invited, both pros aud anita. Adj
dresses will be- mac. and new mem
bcrs will be admittod'1 the roll. Ihi-
club is composed almost entirely OF
workii < men and they are all voters
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21
WACO, TENAs, July II, 1857


The au,is held II meotir4 last night
at the court house pursuant to u call
made by Mr. NJ Il. II. Park secretary
Mi. Is. Chestnut was elected chair
man and appointed ward committees
TO procure the name otaIl who desire
TO attend the Fort Worth meeting.
said committees are to report TO an
adjourned meeting which il to be
held ut the same place Friday lo-
morrow night at $3.50 o'clock. All
anlis are invited to be present at that
time.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

FMS powcer never varies on = 'SOrt !
=. strengtl and wholesomepH.. and cs'o
mioal than the ordinary multitude
old in competition with me nho.phsirso
est. short weight alum OF BstiDs-T
d ,ers $50 sold ~, ST wsI IL q, New York
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

u.nu.. ivv.s .u". Al anus providing
protection against the worst results
of accidents it is doing Il genuine
service for the race, and presents
good far above mere partizsn consid-
erations. Now, do not delay, but
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

This club met AT the court house
last night l5S strong. c. c. Smith
presided ~ captain Of the
club. After the transaction OF routine
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

our summer stock of millinery and
our entire stock 81 fancy goods and
notions will be closed out without
any regard 10 cost
Miss NATE STOUT, Fourth st.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

The Emerson pianos with late i'm
provcmcnts outstrip then al This
is the verdict of every uuprcjudicod
and competent expert Cal and see
them Mt the music house of Thos
Goggan " Bro, No. 100 south Fourth
street, Waco.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

being gloom, unrest, irritation and
pondency. Morris Cas- carine is a
pauacea for these Ills.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

II you want something perfectly
delicious, iry Daughtrys ice cream.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

Injection curesiuIwo tosix days,
Injection VIII not cause structure.
Injection the best and m1st reliable.
Injection full and complete.
Injection z 81 AL ilrst class druggists
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

At 45c l0c, sos, aud 75c. wortt
double tLc money Mt Levine Bros.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21
a. Ia A4os..,S 4ipN.s,
III Fourth street.
Ladies', mi.se.,and Chiidrcn'.

ready made suits are being offered by
us al very low prices, as We must
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

Best summer drink on the market
is "mik shake" at Williamson Il CO...
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

We sold a quantityo..
hats last week, but .tr
a quantity left, and
must 90.
Boys Straw Hats
+, &C.,.
Boys Straw Hats
a, ''..
Mems Straw Hats
go.
Men 5 Straw Hats
Mems Straw Hats
Mems Straw Hats
Men" Seersucker Goa,
and vests. .....
Odd lots linen collars a,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

Best summer drink on the market
is milk shake" at Williamson Il Co.'S.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21
Noticc

hereby torcwarn any person from
trading for lost note given by Frank
Chambers aud Henry Weaver to j. NJ.
llackctt or ordc; at Patrick, Ten.
j. NJ. HACKkrE
Waco, July go, lso5.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-21

,aunu. ---.--- ....ssius JON matter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-25

The yoluptuous and may labyrinths Of
the joyous whirl is over. Society has laid
aside the rotary and put ON the devotional.
The fascinating ballroom has assumed the
semblance of dazzling memory, whilst faded
and bruised flowers will remain but for few
days the sentimental souvenir. The leader
OF the bewitching German distributed part
ing gifts and retires for little space, and
the bones of the portly but fastidious and
conventional chaperon rejoices in the pros.
pect of respectable repose upon velvet
cushioned seats.
OF course, society Will go now quietly
and meekly to church, and the correct angle
for elbows during the Litany will be rigidly
observed at every service. II would be "jusi
cruel,;' lawful cruel" il society did not do
SO, because it would be against the pro.
gramme that society has marked out, and
which must be obeyed. The funeral fire..
quency with which the millinery establish
meat are to be visited must, Of course, come
in for considerable share of coincidence
and regret, whilst the "high teas" will serve
the purpose of obtaining the latest news and
startling scande.
There is, however, class on whom the
season Of Lent has fallen with beautiful
and subdued emphasis In the breaking
up of winter Businesses era the whispers OF
budding spring are heard, the voice of the
greatest episode humanity ever knew speak,
{, the good Of the world, and the good o.
the world has the grace to listen with rever
ence and devotion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-25
DWELLING HOUSE,

containing len rooms, besides pantry and
closets, Tenant House, good Barn, Gran.
airy, Wagon Shed, Carriage House, Poultry
Houses and other necessary out-buildings
and fencing, all being 10 thorough repair.
There is a we'll of good water near the
door, and an excellent Dairy at Spri x
near the house.
There is an excellent ORCHARD of we'll
selected fruit 10 good bearing condition.
The farm is very convenient to markets,
churches, schools, ETC., itz location is high
and healthy, and |. is in every respect a most
desirable property.
TERMS OF SALE as prescr ibed by th,
Decree.-0ne-third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the balance ia two
equal installments payable in one and two
years respectively from the day Of sale, the
deferred payments TO be secured by the single
bills Of the purchaser or purchasers with q
surety or sureties 10 be approved by the Trus'
tees, and to bear interest from the day Of sale
and upon the ratification { the sale by The
Court and the payment OF the whole purchase
money, land not before, a proper conveyance
to be made by the Trustees.
Conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser
JAMES B. HENDERSON,,
CORNELIUS H. BROWNING,
feb 25-ls Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-25
Open Letter.
Editor Sentinel i:


Partizanship or exaggerated party spirit
is so truly the bane Of our age aud country
that il is impossible for any one 70 stand q
silent and uninterested spectator Of the evils
that are incident to its uncontrolled exer-
else whe is endowed with sufficient meas
ure Of intelligence and patriotism to not
only deplere these later, but 10 suggest re-
cognition of such remedial principles as
would inevitably secure their own adoption
by the mere force of their latent and actual
truth, could their dissemination among our
masses be secured. There Is evidence to
show that the trainers of eur constitution
incorporated in the masterful policy Of that
almost faultless monument of wisdom a
spirit, in addition to its letter, and many OF
those who are not blinded by intolerance of
zeal can read between its lines an acknowl-
edgment of q necessity for not only the pres
ervation Of life, liberty and property, but
an additional necessity Of harmonizing the
development Of this trinity of interests
through all time, in accordance with lib.
eral estimate of Right, Duty and Justice
Some writer has ably said that "the science
Of God is the simplicity Of means" be.
lieve this true sentiment, and that 1t was
incarnated In that assembly Of our fire.
fathers which, in 1888, legislated once and
forever for equal and impartial justice to
ALL
These reflections are incident To perusal
of the much to be commended veto Of the
late pension raid-a veto in which the Pres
ident SO happily lays bare, by unmistakable
inference, and exposes TO just disapprova
and condemnation the animus that brought
to the support of this measure an harmoni
Gus blending OF votes cast by not few Of
such politicians as give precedence to the
advancement Of their political fortunes ever
any and all considerations due TO the co.,
900 900 people Of whom they assume to hold
the purse.strings.
Yours respectfully, Ak
9ILBERT u. =
4 Sandy Spring, Feb. 81, 1887.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-25

AState commerce bill has been introduced
in the New Jersey Legislature in which the
principles of the interstate commerce bill
are applied to the commerce. msving within
the lines Of New Jersey. The bill provides
for commission Of three, to be appointed
by the Governor and confirmed BY the Sen.
ate. They are 10 have salaries of $4,000 O
year each, and six-year terms upon the ex.
piration Of the respective terms Of the first
three. who are to serve, one for two years
one for three years and one for four years
An appropriation Of $4,000 is granted 10
carry cut the provisions Of the act, which is
10 take effect May l.